CVE-2022-24986

Published Feb 26, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-29734 KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 4:29 AM
Reserved
Feb 14, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 26, 2022, 5:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:32 AM